let’s START 2015
on a luxurious note
As heartwarming
as a cup of cocoa,
as comfortable as your favourite bathrobe, Hotel Dauphine
Saint Germain is nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter
and is the ideal choice for a dynamic, convenient and stylish
stay in Paris.
O
nly steps away from
boulevards Saint
Germain and SaintMichel, a walking
distance from the
Pont Neuf, Notre Dame Cathedral
and the Louvre Museum, this
hotel prides itself on providing
a hospitality that is tailor-made
for all those for whom the subtle
nuances between the usual and
the unexpected make all the
difference.
Wake up in one of its elegant
rooms, and you’ll be ready to live
the Paris of your dreams. Walk
out the door after a delicious
breakfast, and you’ll step into the
mix of culture and savoir-vivre
of the St. Germain des Prés area.
Be charmed by its stone facades,
narrow streets with flower-covered
balconies, amazing shops, the
best in international fashion,
fine gastronomy and specialized
bookstores, as well as famous cafés
(Le Flore, Les Deux Magots),
the Odeon theater, cinemas and
numerous art galleries.
Housed in a 17th century
building, the hotel boasts 30
individually decorated rooms,
each representative of the
unmistakably French touch
in interior decoration. You’ll
immediately know that you have
entered a universe of Parisian
chic, leisure and elegance when
you recognize fabrics by Pierre
Frey, Jane Churchill and Manuel
Canovas, and lamps and mirrors
by Sarah Lavoine. Each curtain,
wall hanging, sofa, cushion or
canopy has been carefully selected
to make you dream and feel at
home.
This nest of classical modernity
offers you everything an urban,
active and sophisticated visitor
of The City of Light might need:
traditional furnishings, marble
bathrooms, minibars, cable TV,
complimentary wireless Internet
access, breakfast in the tearoom
and room service around the
clock... Ask our multilingual staff
for priceless tips about what to do
and where to go, and they’ll give
you an insider’s insight into the
best and most trendy Paris has to
offer at that particular moment.
M.T.
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10,9,8,7....Go!
irror, mirror on the
wall, who is the
prettiest of them
all…? Whether mirrors are
magic or not, they are the
perfect reflection of sincerity.
They reflect both our physical
appearance and our soul.
Authenticity will never escape
a mirror.
Marie gives the word charming a different definition, a
French one, chic, hip and super cool. Sweet! She can zip
around on her scooter through the crazy Parisian traffic
in stiletto heels and a Chanel jacket, and emerge the
image of poised polish.
I
f Paris is known as one of the most
beautiful cities in the world, it’s
thanks to its history and heritage.
One example is the iconic and stunning
Notre-Dame Cathedral, located a 10
min walk from Hotel Dauphine StGermain. This prodigious monument
owes its reputation to its gothic style
and its monumental “rose window” .
L
et the city of Love sweep you
off your feet. Your attitude to
Paris’s romantic ambiance
should whisk you away and let your
barriers down. Cross the bridge
from Saint Germain to Notre
Dame, and your breath is taken
away as it is probably one of the
best experiences in the city.
T
he traditional
Baroque
architecture and
interior design of Hotel
Dauphine St-Germain
display the elegant French
taste and craftsmanship.
The headboard of the
classic, sophisticated
bed invites you to travel
through French history and
transports you back to the
time of Louis XIV where
luxury and elegance were
part of daily
life. The royal
bed provides
an intimate
atmosphere and
the gold tones
remind you of the
universe of the
Sun King.
T
hrough the looking glass,
pass through the mirror.
Escape reality and access a
world of dreams, something
every child has dreamed of.
A mirror reflects the physical
appearance, but can also
reveal our secret garden.
I
t is possible to discover the
romance, charm and allure
of the city through a variety of
literature...
T
he shape of this mirror is in perfect harmony with the object.
Indeed, the square symbolizes the imperfection of earth and man.
The mirror is the absolute sincerity and reflection of the soul. The
combination of human imperfection and sincerity creates a perfect
reflection.
P
ink, one of the colors that represents
romanticism, enjoyment and
tenderness, blends perfectly with the
color beige, that symbolizes peace,
calmness, serenity and trust. Two
delicate colors that are part of the
charm of Hotel Dauphine St-Germain.
This perfect mix of colors will make
you feel serene and make your stay
in Paris even more enjoyable.
My resolutions
for
2015 ....
Do all the things that
should have been done
in 2013 and that I had
resolved to do in 2014.
Learn what the word
“resolution” really
means.
Stick to my
resolutions until
February at least.
Never schedule more
than 5 meetings in one
day.
Always sleep at least 4
hours a night whether I
need it or not.
Always start a project
before I have finished
one.
Organize my closet so
that I can finally find
those clothes that seem
to have disappeared.
Never
waste
any time
doing
anything
that I can
procrastinate on.
Never text someone
if I can walk into the
other room and talk
to them.
Shop more to help
the French economy.
Ride my scooter past the
gym at least once a week.
2015 Horoscopes
Aries
2015 - It’s a year full of
fire and passion, and
we get to choose how
that passion is applied.
If we don’t participate,
the world won’t wait
around for us. This year,
we get to zero in on our personal passions
and bring them closer to fulfillment.
If stressed or overburdened, this is your
year to relax and work from a calmer,
internally quiet place. All desire is not loud
and hyperactive.
Sagittarius in Love:
Sagittarians are playful and love to have fun with their lovers. Passionate,
expressive, and willing to try just about anything, partners who are equally
outgoing are best suited to the Sagittarius. There’s a fine line between sex and
love for this sign. Their love of change and variety can bring a lot of different
faces to the bedroom. But when it comes to love, that’s an entirely different
thing. Once taken, the Sagittarian is loyal, true-blue, and devoted. Mates for
this sign need to be intellectual, sensitive, and expressive for the best results. As
the key phrase for this sign is I understand, having a good sense of how their
partner thinks is quite important.
Focus on those few things that most
deeply touch your heart and soul, pace
yourself, and patiently address them every
day. That’s passionate living, too.
As blazing and energetic as the year
begins, you have plenty of built-in pauses
to stay on track and take care of all those
people and things you love.
Is it your health, or better relationships, or
ambitious career designs, or some humane
or public service? Numerologically, 2015
is an 8-Year, with 8 signifying complete
manifestation in the physical world. We
can really make things happen in 2015!
Mercury retrograde (all in Air signs) is
your friend. Yes, really!
Taurus
2015 is a great year
for Taurus to begin
something new and
maybe choose a new
direction for some part
of your life. Mentally,
you may have been
preparing, and now’s the time.
The Sun and Moon are both in Taurus as
your year starts, so April and May could be
the most agreeable for your plans.
Love and relationships in general may
take a slight hit in July and August when
Venus goes retrograde from July 25 until
September 6. Sometimes you need to go
extra slow with people and affairs of the
heart, that’s all.
Be extra creative and you’ll be popular all
summer long. The Mercury retrograde in
Libra (September 17 to October 9) might
stress relationships, but Venus rules here,
too, and Taurus knows how to be sweet.
Be healthy, happy, and good to yourself,
especially in November and December!
Gemini
2015 is an exciting
year, Gemini, when
relationships bloom,
opportunities for
personal growth and
maturity abound,
and friends and family
become more cherished.
January 21 to February 11 (Mercury
in Aquarius) is a calmer social period;
May 18 to June 11 (in Gemini) lets you
mentally regroup and rethink what might
have been done with too much haste the
month before. September 17 to October 9
(in Libra) offers a chance to take a second
look at any agreements or commitments
you made or that were made to you earlier
in the year.
Socially, Gemini is running in high gear all
year. Eat healthy and get enough rest, and
moderate those social indulgences. Friends
and family are there to remind you how
important you are, especially in the July. It
is a fun, fabulous year!
Cancer
You may feel a bit like
a sea creature out of
water this year, with
only sensitive Neptune
in a fellow Water Sign
(Pisces). This will
illuminate your instincts,
feelings, and intuition compared to all the
other signs.
Keeping your emotions controlled may be
the biggest challenge in late June and July,
when the Sun and Saturn move into Water
Signs, too.
The first two months you will be focused
more on others, but make sure you also
take good care of yourself so you can
properly be there for loved ones or friends
if they need you.
People keep you busy with fun in May and
June. Your mind may motor in high gear
while your attention zooms in on family,
home, and what you love best. Things
should calm down after the Sun-Mars
conjunction on June 14.
With the Moon in Leo square Saturn in
Scorpio on the Summer Solstice, you may
not feel charming, but everyone will see
your charm throughout the rest of the
year!
Leo
You have a wellbalanced year ahead,
Leo, with plenty
of passionate Fire,
sensitive Water,
practical Earth, and
diplomatic Air energies at your fingertips.
Neptune will offer you illusions and
comfortable escapes in February. Uranus
will surprise and energize you in April.
Mercury and Mars will tug at your
heartstrings and family in July. Venus
will make daily life more pleasant and
comfortable than ever in September. What
a year!
Jupiter spends the first half of 2015 in
your sign, Leo, bringing good luck and
abundance, but also the temptation to enjoy
the good things in life in excess. Try to use
moderation in all things, especially eating,
spending, and socializing, and simply share
the wealth.
Jupiter is retrograde until April 8, so be
aware of maintaining or improving your
personal integrity.
Energy might sag and minor health
concerns could become a concern in
November, when the Sun (the ruler of Leo)
encounters Saturn. Balance and good sense
can fix all. Take good care of yourself and
enjoy each day to its fullest!
Virgo
February and March when instincts are
tested and people become harder to read.
Reserve judgment about others but don’t
over-idealize them - namely friends and
family.
sextile guarantees that you’ll try your
best and invent whatever you need, and
the Venus-Pluto conjunction makes sure
that you’re noticed. Go out there and be
amazing!
When Mars conjuncts Uranus (March 11)
and when the Sun conjuncts Uranus (April
6), the Moon will be in Scorpio, affecting
you more strongly than most other signs.
Be braced for surprises.
Find healthy ways to de-stress and to
nurture and encourage yourself. This
becomes increasingly important as the
year progresses. Remember, it’s not failure
if it doesn’t work the first time. Persist!
Expect opportunities and congenial people
around you from January 1, as your ruling
planet Mercury is in Capricorn along with
the Sun, Venus, and Pluto. Capricorn is an
Earth Sign and very compatible with you,
Virgo.
Respect your physical limits, avoid
overexertion, and be healthy and
ambitious. Such a fiery year can be hard on
a Water Sign like you, but 2015 gives you
plenty of Earth energy to anchor and get
you through!
Aquarius
Jupiter enters Virgo on August 11. From
then on, amplified good luck and prosperity
should blossom. Friends and family
(particularly siblings) may be extra generous.
It’s a year to bring each other many happy
times.
Sagittarius
2015 is a year of great
luck and abundance,
Virgo. There will also
be strong feelings,
opinions, and a great
drive to succeed. It may
be hard to think straight
all the time amidst so much activity and
bustling daily life, but you’ll do your best.
Enhanced creativity, good times with groups
of people (especially large gatherings), and a
trip or two are all smiled upon this year. Be
healthy, active, eat and rest well, because it’s
a busy year!
Libra
2015 gives you a
deeper desire for
material security and
luxury. This means
you’ll have greater
motivation and
ambition. In your gentle,
agreeable Libra way, you’ll accomplish
more and attract more compatible people
into your camp.
You’ll be extremely lucky with people, so
network away! Then put social activities
on pause during August, rest up and reenergize.
Mercury goes retrograde in your sign
(September 17 - October 9) and this is a
great thing, too. Consolidate your team of
friends and family members now, and see
clearly who your truest supporters are.
November and December are powerful
times for you as well, particularly the last
two days of December when your planet
Venus moves into glorious Sagittarius.
Scorpio
Powerful good luck
and instant energy are
at your fingertips in
2015, Scorpio. Given
your natural level of
intensity, you’ll need
extra effort almost every
day to not burn out or frazzle the people
around you.
Be cool and a bit distant if necessary in
What a great year to
be a Sagittarius! With
so much admiration,
respect, and authority
coming your way,
it could be hard to
remember to be modest.
Make the effort, though, be gracious and
understated, and people will regard you all
the more.
Be methodical and then trust your sound,
critical judgment. Emotional judgment
is strong and true, too, especially in
February.
Saturn in Sagittarius this year adds to your
patience and careful treatment of people and
situations. Family and friends will think well
of you no matter what, and could lavish extra
affection on you in the springtime.
Be well, active, and avoid too many extra
calories too often, however yummy. This
could be an ongoing challenge after early
April, when Jupiter’s retrograde ends.
It’s quite a delicious year, Sag!
Capricorn
Make a major new start
in 2015, Capricorn, or
perhaps several minor
ones. Let your heart
and passion be your
guides. Then be your
own best friend rather
than your own worst enemy. (All unlike
you, I know!)
Trust your gut. A slowly forming JupiterSaturn square (not perfected until August)
will help keep you from going too far, too
fast, or off track.
Family supports you in a big way, perhaps
wondering what took you so long. You
have great ambition and energy for your
work this year, and also great compassion.
Your Capricorn year actually starts with
the Capricorn New Moon (December
21, 2014). The day before, a Mars-Uranus
2015 sees you firmly
in control of your own
world, Aquarius, as
well as prominent and
lucky in public. Jupiter
is at the top of your
chart all year.
You can keep your private goals and desires
private and still shine and work wonders for
others. Any nervousness won’t show in your
appearance or how you present yourself.
Saturn in fiery Sagittarius supports you.
Friends and family will see how hard you
work and won’t slow you down. But if you
want help, just ask.
Mercury and Venus in Aquarius oppose
Jupiter and anchor your chart for the year.
Mercury goes retrograde in Aquarius
(January 21-February 11), making you
sharper and more cautious.
Your health looks strong, but overdoing
things will be an ongoing concern. Be safe and
avoid silly, careless accidents. It’s a very wellbalanced but high energy year, Aquarius!
Pisces
If you’ve ever dreamed
of taking a step up and
being a bigger, better
you, 2015 is your year!
Fresh, unexpected
opportunities are
everywhere, and doors will magically open
for you, Pisces.
Be sensible, not giddy. Take all this good
luck seriously, and say “thank you” often.
Give yourself enough attention and be
healthy, especially in January through
April. January and February (with the
January 19 Mars-Neptune conjunction and
the February 21 Venus-Mars conjunction)
will keep you busy but happy.
Family and friends help you keep a lid on
the wild times and offer sanity, harmony,
and gentle fun and relaxation close to
home. People may have high expectations
of you, especially in the summer, and you
may overextend yourself trying not to
disappoint anyone.
Focus as much on yourself as others and
become all that you want to be!